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Shakuntala, Dushyanta and the Birth of Bharata

By Srinidhi Murthy Shakuntala was the daughter of Sage Vishwamitra and Menaka, a heavenly nymph. She was raised by sage Kanwa and married to Dushyanta, the king of Hastinapur. Later,...

Vali and Sugriva

By Sandeep Mishra  Illustration: Durgesh Velhal Vali and Sugriva were the progenies of Lord Indra and Lord Surya. They were the children of Riksharaja, a monkey born from Lord Brahma’s...

Five Asuras That Krishna Defeated

By Mrinalini Manda Krishna is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, appearing on earth to restore peace to a disturbed world. In this mortal avatar, he started out as a compassionate...

The Ratnas of Samudra Manthan

By Shivam Pathania Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean is one unique occasion when the Devas and their arch-nemesis, the Asuras, unite for an important reason. The churning...

The Story Of Jaya And Vijaya

By Aditya Sen Vaikuntha is the abode of the mighty Vishnu. Vaikuntha is said to be a paradise like no other, regarded as the highest spiritual realm that one could...

The Gods And Their Vahanas

By Sanjana Kapur and Aparna Kapur The gods in Indian mythology have vahanas or vehicles on which they ride. These vahanas are their constant companions. They represent the strength and...